Fragrance:

• Pungently, aromatic leaves.
• Use in sachets to repel moths and fleas.
• Infuse to make a strong domestic disinfectant.
• Will help to retain fragrance in pot-pourris.
• Use soft silver foliage colour for bouquets, wreaths and tussie-mussies.

Health benefits:

Southernwood may be beneficial in the following cases:

General
• Taken internally and applied topically to stimulate hair growth.
• Infuse as a tea for a general tonic.

Preparation and dosage:
TEA:
• 2 cups per day.
• Only use consecutively for up to 2 weeks, give a break of a week before resuming.

Repellant for:

• The leaves make one of the best natural fish moth and mosquito repellant.
• Hang bunches of leaves in a chicken coop to deter fleas, lice, and flies.
• Ants: Chopped and sprinkled around holes, or a strong infusion poured into holes.